Through just two games, the Indianapolis Colts defense has already surrendered an absolutely staggering 1,029 yards. You read that right. More than a thousand yards! It’s an early-season disaster, and as they sit at 0-2, heading into an AFC South showdown against the equally winless 0-2 Texans, they need to figure something out, fast.
A Historic Collapse Brewing
This isn’t just bad, folks, it’s historically bad. In Week 1, the Ravens put up a massive 506 yards against them. Then, in Week 2, the Chiefs followed up by piling on another 523 yards. Think about that for a second. If the Colts defense gives up 500 or more yards again this Sunday, they would become only the second team in the entire Super Bowl era to hit that kind of low in three consecutive games. The 2018 Bengals are currently the only team holding that dubious distinction. Nobody wants that kind of company.
Streaks That Make You Cringe
Beyond the yardage nightmare, the losing streaks are just as ugly. The Colts have lost four straight AFC South games, which is their longest run of division losses since the AFC South was created back in 2002. And if that’s not enough to make you wince, they’ve dropped nine games in a row overall. That’s not just bad, that’s the longest active losing streak in the entire NFL right now! This team is bleeding, and the numbers don’t lie.
This Sunday against the Texans isn’t just another game for Indy. It’s a chance to stop a potential historic defensive collapse and break out of some truly soul-crushing losing streaks. Can they actually pull it off? We’ll be watching to see if they can turn this trainwreck around.
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Originally reported by Pro Football Talk.
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